How to celebrate sober New Year’s Eve
Alcohol may seem like a must-have on New Year’s Eve, but individuals aspiring to stay sober this Dec. 31 have many options to celebrate without having a drink.
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Revelry and New Year’s Eve tend to go hand in hand. When the world-renowned ball drops in Times Square at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, many a celebrant toasts the arrival of a New Year with a glass of Champagne, a tradition that underscores the role alcohol plays on the final day of the year.
Though alcohol is readily available on New Year’s Eve, there are still plenty of ways for individuals to celebrate sober. This New Year’s Eve, individuals looking to avoid alcohol can consider these ways to ring in the New Year.
Make it a marathon
Time zones feature prominently on New Year’s Eve, but the excitement sci-fi fans feel come New Year’s Eve has everything to do with a more unique zone. “The Twilight Zone” is a beloved fantasy science fiction horror anthology television series that ran for five seasons between 1959 and 1964. In years past the SyFy channel in the United States has run a “Twilight Zone” marathon each New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Fans of the classic show can cuddle up and watch all the classic episodes.
Viewers who don’t necessarily want to watch “The Twilight Zone” can take inspiration from the SyFy channel and create their own themed movie or television show marathon and invite like-minded friends over for a night in.
Host a sober party
Parties are popular on New Year’s Eve, and there’s nothing stopping sober celebrants from getting in on the fun. Host a party at home and let guests know the party will be a sober affair. Prepare or cater a sit-down dinner for guests, who will have plenty of time before midnight to engage in conversation with their hosts and fellow celebrants. Arrange for games to be played throughout the night after dinner and be sure to have a television showing a broadcast of coverage from Times Square or another notable locale where people gather to ring in the New Year.
Take in some entertainment
Many concert venues are booked on New Year’s Eve, when a mix of new and old musical acts take to the stage and typically play until the clock strikes midnight, if not beyond. These shows tend to be memorable affairs and make for an ideal way to ring in the New Year without alcohol.
